Purchasing Coordinator

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

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Work Shift:

Please See Job Description For Details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC014260 Retail Pharmacy

Summary:

Acts as a buyer for the Pharmacy Department. Coordinates daily purchasing activities. Assures that needed medications and supplies are ordered and received. Assures that appropriate inventory control processes are in place and followed. Assures that all orders are received appropriately and invoices are processed for payment. Maintains and updates computer system to reflect the most current and correct pricing.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Recommended Education:

Associate Degree

Required Work Experience:

Direct - 1 year of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Pharmacy Technician: (AR) - Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Recommended Certifications:

Description

• Places order with local wholesaler for medications and supplies and back orders directly with manufacturer for items in short supply immediately when local wholesaler unable to supply.
• Assures that contract items are ordered.
• Assures that substitution items are obtained when original item unavailable and substitution items are checked by the appropriate manager.
• Notifies Pharmacy manager immediately of any items unavailable at time of purchase.
• Adjusts stock levels and assures that stock levels are maintained at appropriate levels for usage in all areas.
• Coordinates inventory control measures for drug shortages.
• Coordinates loan/borrow process, recalls, and coordinates annual departmental inventory as needed.
• Assures that packing slips and invoices are completed appropriately and invoices are processed for approval for payment timely and that no discounts are missed.
• Updates purchasing information in computer database to assure correct and current pricing and has the manager verify any changes in product.
• Substitutes for technician and/or clerks as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.